Minor Surgical Practices

SHE level 11
SCQF credit points 45
ECTS credit points 22.5
Module code MMB724268
Module Leader Audrey Evans
School School of Health and Life Sciences
Subject Nursing
Trimester A (September start), B (January start), C (May start)

Summary of content

The aim of this integrated theory and practice module is to enable the Registered Healthcare Professional to develop the requisite advanced knowledge and skills to practice safely and independently perform minor surgery, under local anaesthetic, on consenting patients within the context of agreed clinical protocols. The skills developed by participating in the module require synthesis of new knowledge to advance personal practice, allow collaborative working and communication.

Practitioners will therefore, in the context of advanced level practice, explore a wide range of relevant topics such as:
assessment and history taking
clinical decision making
evidence-based practice,
minor surgical practice
pharmacology,
referral pathways,
professional, legal and ethical imperatives'

Module details

Module structure

Activity Total hours
Lectures 70
Tutorials 16
Practicals 40
Seminars 0
Independent Learning 279
Assessment 45
Placement 0

Assessment methods

Component Duration Weighting Threshold Description
Course Work001 70 3000 word essay
Course Work002 0 Log Book - Clinical competencies/portfolio
Course Work003 1.5 30 MCQ - pass mark 70% (normalised to 50%)
Course Work004 1.5 0 OSCE
Course Work005 1 0 Final Clinical exam